Assistant Controller

Aston Carter•Bridgeport, CT

4d•$90,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

A well-established construction company in Bridgeport, Connecticut is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its accounting team. This role offers an accounting professional the opportunity to broaden their experience across accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, process improvement, and construction project accounting. Candidates may come from a Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or similar background and should have a strong accounting foundation and motivation to grow into a broader leadership role. The Assistant Controller supports the Controller across day-to-day accounting and financial operations, close activities, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, project accounting, job costing, internal controls, compliance, and process improvement. The position partners with accounting, operations, and project management teams and works hands-on with Sage 300 and Procore. This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Bridgeport, CT.

Requirements

Progressive accounting experience at the Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or similar level.
Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
Experience working with an ERP or accounting system.
Experience with internal controls, compliance, or accounting process improvements.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
Comfortable working in a hands-on, fully onsite environment.

Nice To Haves

Sage experience; Sage 300 experience is highly relevant.
Experience with Procore or another construction/project management system.
Construction, contracting, project accounting, or job-costing experience.

Responsibilities

Support the Controller with day-to-day accounting and financial operations.
Assist with month-end and year-end close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Support project accounting and job costing in a project-driven construction environment.
Partner with accounting, operations, and project management teams to ensure accurate and timely financial information.
Help strengthen internal controls, compliance processes, and accounting procedures.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, processes, efficiency, and accuracy.
Assist with documenting and implementing accounting policies and procedures.
Use Sage 300 and Procore to maintain accurate accounting and project information.
Provide financial analysis and accounting support to leadership as needed.
Take on additional responsibilities and broader exposure as the role develops.